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The Emergency Zoo
Miriam Halahmy
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Description for The Emergency Zoo
Paperback. Inspired by real events during the Second World War, Miriam Halahmy's novel is a touching tale of courage, resourcefulness and camaraderie in desperate times, as well as a stirring defence of animal welfare. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: YFP. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 198 x 128. .
It is late August 1939: Britain is on the brink of war, and preparations are under way to evacuate London's children to the countryside. When twelve-year-old Tilly and her best friend Rosy find out that they will not be able to take their beloved dog and cat with them - and that, even worse, their pets will, along with countless other animals, be taken to the vet to be put down - they decide to take action. The two girls come up with the idea of hiding them in a derelict hut in the woods and, when other children find ... Read more
It is late August 1939: Britain is on the brink of war, and preparations are under way to evacuate London's children to the countryside. When twelve-year-old Tilly and her best friend Rosy find out that they will not be able to take their beloved dog and cat with them - and that, even worse, their pets will, along with countless other animals, be taken to the vet to be put down - they decide to take action. The two girls come up with the idea of hiding them in a derelict hut in the woods and, when other children find ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Alma Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Surrey, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781846883972
SKU
V9781846883972
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-41
About Miriam Halahmy
Miriam Halahmy is an author and a poet. She has published four novels and three collections of poetry, as well as short stories and education resources. Her Y.A. novel, HIDDEN, was a Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week and nominated for the Carnegie Medal. It has recently been staged in a small Paris theatre.
Reviews for The Emergency Zoo
A tremendous book for a gentle exploration of one small facet of the Second World War.
Minerva Reads
Miriam Halahmy has written a warm and touching story of friendship, courage and loyalty. A lovely and moving book. Highly recommended for 10+.
The Historical Novel Society
Inspired by real events during the Second World War, this is ... Read more
Minerva Reads
Miriam Halahmy has written a warm and touching story of friendship, courage and loyalty. A lovely and moving book. Highly recommended for 10+.
The Historical Novel Society
Inspired by real events during the Second World War, this is ... Read more